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Explore industry insights and best practices as told by experts to create a smarter, more productive workplace.
How much office space per person do you need for your workplace?
Designing office space around the recommended office space per employee is a critical aspect of any workplace management plan. So what is the actual recommended office space per employee? In this post, we look beyond the 3-30-300 rule, exploring how to better plan and manage our new hybrid, distributed reality.
Top 24 facilities manager job interview questions and answers
Facilities manager interview questions can cover a wide array of topics. This isn’t surprising, since facility management (FM) has become such a complex task. Prospective FMs will need to display a wide variety of skills and abilities. As well, they’ll need to demonstrate they have the leadership and problem-solving skills required for this ever-evolving position.
Empowerment in the workplace: the key to a happier office space
Empowerment in the workplace is more than just a buzzword—it’s a roadmap to employee retention, a more productive work environment, and happier workers. Employee empowerment always comes down to autonomy and trust. When handled correctly, it should be as good for the bottom line as it is for company culture. This is typically accomplished by focusing on and improving the hybrid workplace and the employee experience.
Occupancy Rate: What Is It and How Is It Used?
Tracking and improving their occupancy rate is one of the simplest ways companies can create a more efficient office space. Especially when they couple occupancy data with space management best practices, they can ensure they are getting the most out of all the available space in their real estate portfolio.
The employee badge system: beyond office security
An employee badge system is usually front-and-center in any plan for a safe and secure office. In this article, we explore using badge systems for the office. We focus on employee badging systems and how they can create a safer and healthier workspace.
Why modern organizations need a lease management system
A lease management system is what helps facility managers…
The most successful workplace teams share these 9 elements
The most successful workplace teams don’t happen by magic, but through carefully designed workplace strategies that empower and inspire employees. Great teams grow out of a respect for all team members, a collaborative culture and workplace, and a commitment to working together on common goals.
Conference room design ideas for the modern hybrid workspace
Discover conference room design ideas for the hybrid office. Transform your meeting spaces into productive, collaborative hubs for in-person and remote teams.
The preventive maintenance checklist for facility managers
A facility checklist is an essential first step towards better preventative maintenance and keeping the office in good working order. The more facility managers (FMs) are able to monitor and track their buildings, the more future-proofed their workspaces will be. In this article, we explore the nuances of facility checklists, along with why you need them, and what you should include on yours.
The hybrid meeting: 6 best practices to boost engagement
The hybrid meeting can be the road to either greater employee satisfaction or greater employee frustration, depending on how well it’s are managed. The pandemic has shown us how beneficial hybrid work can be in general. But many companies have yet to truly crack the nut of effective hybrid meetings.
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